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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.12, 675.66 and 373.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.12, 675.66 and 373.48 is: 514.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.12 : 675.66 = 373.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.12/675.66 = 373.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.12x = 675.66 × 373.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.12x = 252,345.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,345.50/490.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.86

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